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Dauphin County passes budget with first tax increase in 20 years
Dec 18, 2024 · Dauphin County has a budget for the new year, which includes a tax increase for the first time in two decades. The county commissioners on Wednesday approved a $222 million general fund budget for 2025, including a 21.8% property tax hike to address a budget deficit. This is the first increase in the county portion […]
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich - TheBurg
Dec 19, 2024 · Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ For something new: Honey Bear Ice Cream opens at the Broad Street Market! Savor the Season Food Tours start in Hershey Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg (and last SoMa Pop-Up ever); loads of […]
Several Harrisburg projects chosen for state redevelopment grants
Nov 1, 2024 · Three Harrisburg projects have been selected to receive redevelopment grants, in the latest round of funding by the commonwealth. On Friday, state Rep. Patty Kim (D-103) announced recipients of Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) grants, an annual funding program run by the state Office of the Budget and targeted to acquiring and redeveloping “significant” projects. […]
Different Flavors: Dauphin County tailors its libraries to ... - TheBurg
Mar 28, 2024 · There is so much to unpack at the library. As a little girl learning to read, I would hold my mother’s hand and talk about what we would look for once we arrived. For me back then, it was always a new book or two to read, in awe of the shelves filled with possibilities. […]
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Jan 14, 2025 · At council meeting, Harrisburg apartment project approved, senior center director expresses frustration . January 14, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens. At a Tuesday council meeting, a development project got the green light and officials with a senior center continued to…
Harrisburg School District appoints new board member to fill …
Dec 11, 2024 · The Harrisburg School District has a new board member. At a meeting on Tuesday, Receiver Dr. Lori Suski appointed city resident Annie Hughes to fill a board seat left vacant by former director Jim Thompson, who recently passed away. During the meeting, district officials and the board weighed two candidates who submitted letters of interest: […]
Market Launch: Fresh Market brings Hershey residents, visitors …
Sep 29, 2022 · Last month, on a recent Thursday morning, a handful of people waited outside of locked doors for one of the most anticipated events in recent Hershey history. In the warm morning air, the excitement was building. On that day, Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square opened in the former post office and abattoir, just behind […]
Now Playing: Historic West Shore Theatre celebrates reopening
Aug 31, 2022 · Local movie producer Brandon Keeton has heard many people tell stories about their time at the West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland. “It’s such a historic place,” Keeton said. “Everyone in the community had a date there.” That’s why, to him, it was such a big deal that his movie, “Turbo Cola,” which was filmed […]
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Nov 8, 2024 · We don’t blame you if you missed out on local news coverage this week, as there may have been national news claiming your attention. Don’t worry, we’ve wrapped the past week up for you, below. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank named Shila Ulrich as its new president, our online story reported. The appointment begins a long-term […]